Mass Recruitment for Gramin Dak Sevaks: Apply Now for 23,757 Positions
The Indian Postal Department has launched a recruitment drive for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak positions. Interested candidates can register until September 19, 2026. Eligibility includes passing the 10th grade with specific subject requirements. The selection will be based on a merit list derived from 10th-grade scores. Application fees vary by category, with exemptions for certain groups. Follow the outlined steps to apply through the official postal website. Don't miss this opportunity to secure a government job!
Sep 8, 2026, 13:58 IST
Overview of the Recruitment
The Indian Postal Department has announced a significant recruitment drive for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), with 23,757 positions available. The registration process has commenced, allowing eligible candidates to apply through the official postal website. The deadline for registration is set for September 19, 2026. Candidates can submit their online applications and pay the required fees from September 2 to September 21, 2026. It is crucial for applicants to note that the registration and application deadlines are different; hence, registration must be completed first, followed by the application process within the specified timeframe.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must have completed their 10th grade. A certificate from a recognized board confirming the completion of secondary school is mandatory.
Additionally, candidates must have passed both Mathematics and English in their 10th-grade examinations.
It is also essential for candidates to have studied the local language up to at least the 10th grade, and this must be from a recognized board.
Applicants with equivalent qualifications from unrecognized boards will not be eligible for the GDS positions.
The age of candidates should be between 18 and 40 years.
Vacancies by Region
Available Positions by State
Maharashtra - Marathi - 2,297 positions
Tamil Nadu - Tamil - 2,118 positions
Uttar Pradesh - Hindi - 1,691 positions
West Bengal - Bengali - 1,619 positions
Madhya Pradesh - Hindi - 1,450 positions
Jharkhand - Hindi - 1,379 positions
Kerala - Malayalam - 1,373 positions
North East - English/Hindi - 1,354 positions
Odisha - Odia - 1,353 positions
Karnataka - Kannada - 1,116 positions
Bihar - Hindi - 1,098 positions
Total across 11 circles - 16,847 positions
Overall total - 23,757 positions
Selection Process for GDS Recruitment
How Candidates Will Be Selected
Selection for the Gramin Dak Sevak positions will be based on a merit list. This list will be compiled using the marks obtained in the 10th-grade secondary school examination.
For boards that provide grades instead of marks, a conversion process will be applied to translate these into numerical scores.
Scores will be calculated with a precision of four decimal places, forming the basis for the merit list.
Application Fee Details
Fee Structure
Male candidates from the General, Other Backward Classes, and Economically Weaker Sections will need to pay an application fee of ₹100.
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates will be exempt from this fee.
Disabled candidates will also not be required to pay any fees.
Female candidates are not eligible for fee exemption, but transgender candidates will receive a waiver.
Steps to Apply
How to Apply
First, visit the official website of the Indian Postal Service.
Next, click on the registration link for the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment 2026.
Complete the online registration on the page that opens.
After registration, log in to the portal.
Fill in the required information in the application form and pay the applicable fee.
Once the form is submitted, download the confirmation page.
Keep a copy of the application for future reference.